Those doggone master set collectors :-)

[Tim Kindler]

Yes , we Master Set collectors ceratinly do help sellers of specific cards get much healthier prices for their cards. It is amazing to see certain player/color combinations go for low prices, then see the same player with a different color combination go for an astronomical amount. Speaking specifically of E98s, Pete and I have about 200 of the total population among the two of us, but set collecting is what drives people like us I guess. This hobby is so interesting and enjoyable because each of us collects for a specific reason or purpose such as a Master Set, Type Set, etc. I've also met alot of new aquaintences that I consider friends because of my endevours over the years.
Speaking for myself, I wanted to set a goal for myself that was difficult and challenging, yet someday reachable. I'm not a condition person mainly because of my budget, I just want presentable cards. The E98 Master Set has met these criteria for me. I know that within the next few years, I will be able to reach it. I can't fool myself though. I am still a long ways away with it even though I only need 14 cards to complete it. Unfortunately, 2 of those are Cobbs, 2 are Youngs, 1 is a Mack, and 1 is a Wagner...all really expensive cards! But this is where the fun of it is, and the exhileration that comes with each new adddition to the set.
I do think that when I reach my goal it will be quite an accomplishement, but it doesn't come close to those like Bob who have a Master E94 (Well almost)set or anyone who has defeated the Monster in my opinioin.
Happy Collecting!
Tim Kindler

Oh, Now a Set of OLD PUT Backs would really be something

[Jantz]

tbob

You are correct is stating that it can be hair pulling. I'm currently working on a basic T206 set and building a back set at the same time. I know for a fact that someone else in the collecting community is either building the same back set or stockpiling waiting for a price increase to occur.

Last year at the National, I was systematically working the show floor searching for T206s with this certain back. All was going well until the third day. It seemed like every dealer in the back half of the show floor had almost the same answer which was that some guy had bought every T206 they had with that back. So its becoming a slow grinding process for me.



Jantz